2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XK 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Jaguar XK (411 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
