2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XKR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 698 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XKR | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
