2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
