1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 644 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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 XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJS | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | 912 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
