1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJR-11 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1320 mm |
