1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJR-15 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
