1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJS | Boxster |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
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 Length | 4770 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |