1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK II | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
