1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 295 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJR-15 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
