1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (500 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ220 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2360 mm |
