1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJ | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |