1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 58 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
