1993 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 911. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1995 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ220 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJ220 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 542 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 642 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |