1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1994 Porsche Karisma

To start off, 1994 Porsche Karisma is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Porsche Karisma. (268 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche Karisma.

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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche Karisma. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche Karisma.

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