1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 128 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944. 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 944 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
