2001 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. (380 Nm). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. 2001 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ8 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ8 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
