1972 Jaguar E Type vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar E Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar E Type would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar E Type. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar E Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar E Type weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar E Type. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar E Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar E Type | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | E Type | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |
