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 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 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 288 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar XK. 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 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XK | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |