1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 1993 Jaguar XJS and 1993 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 330 kg more than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
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 XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
