2006 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 884 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XK8 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK8 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
