1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 104 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (377 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJR | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3979 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2350 mm |
