2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 564 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1714 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
