2006 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XK 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 XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911. 2006 Jaguar XK 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 XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XK | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 89 L |