1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 425 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930. 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | E-Type | 930 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
