1975 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 867 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 911 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | 911 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 470 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3032 mm |
