1986 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 295 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1986 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
