1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (410 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJS | 928 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 331 Nm | 410 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |