1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 805 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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 XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | 914 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
