1994 Jaguar XJR vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 407 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJR | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJR | 944 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 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 |
