1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. (245 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 632 kg more than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 293 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 Weight | 1798 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |
