1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 7 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (216 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 944. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ6 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 66 L |
