1987 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 585 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | 911 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3032 mm |
