1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 389 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJS | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJS | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 92 L |
