1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJS | 944 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |