1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (226 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | 928 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
