2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930. 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 XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (431 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ220 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
