1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK8 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 763 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 342 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
