2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Jaguar XK and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 243 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (377 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 377 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |