1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Porsche 910

To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 910. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 910 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 442 kg more than 1970 Porsche 910.

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. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 910 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 910 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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