1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 173 kg more than 1980 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 227 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 | 1295 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
