1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
