1991 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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 XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJR-15 | 924 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |