2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar S-Type and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 2006 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | S-Type | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
