1981 Porsche 930 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 661 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 930. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | 930 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3157 mm |
