1991 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 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 208 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 250 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJR-15 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
