1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 959. (450 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 959. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 959. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 959.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ220 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
