1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 1994 Porsche Karisma

To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche Karisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche Karisma would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1994 Porsche Karisma. (268 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche Karisma.

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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche Karisma. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche Karisma. 1998 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche Karisma has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche Karisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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