2003 Jaguar R-D6 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2003 Jaguar R-D6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar R-D6. (230 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar R-D6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar R-D6 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
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, 2003 Jaguar R-D6 (500 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm). This means 2003 Jaguar R-D6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar R-D6 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | R-D6 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
