1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR 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 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 193 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (377 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJR | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJR | 930 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3979 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |