2006 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ8 (254 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 2006 Jaguar XJ8 (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ8 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ8 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3555 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2390 mm |
