1990 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (299 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ6 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
