1993 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP) has 386 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911.
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 XJ220 (642 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ220 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJ220 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 542 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 642 Nm | 191 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 349 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 340 mm | 1330 mm |