2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 615 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Jaguar XJR (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911. 2008 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJR | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJR | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
Torque | 505 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |