1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 316 kg more than 1972 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
