1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 36 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1975 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 10 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |
