1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 291 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Jaguar XJS | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJS | Cayman |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |