1991 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ6 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2280 mm |
