2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar S-Type and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 261 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | S-Type | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 89 L |