2005 Jaguar XK vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK is newer by 15 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 329 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 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, 2005 Jaguar XK (411 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |
