1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 217 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 217 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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 XJS (331 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (330 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | 944 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
