2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJR | 993 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2280 mm |
