1985 Porsche 928 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
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 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 928 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | 928 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
