2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 218 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2011 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | Boxster | XF |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
