1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 928. (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 166 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | 928 | XK |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
