1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 570 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJR | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJR | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 476 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 80 L |