1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (185 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 293 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 911. (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
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 | 187 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |