1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJS | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.4 mm |
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 | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |