1994 Jaguar XJR vs. 1994 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1994 Jaguar XJR and 1994 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 75 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 402 kg more than 1994 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Jaguar XJR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJR | 1994 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJR | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |