1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 928 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
