1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 944. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 944.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ | 944 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
