1949 Jaguar MK V vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 447 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar MK V | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK V | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |
