2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 785 kg more than 1974 Porsche 914. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ | 914 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |
