2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (687 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2001 Porsche GT2. (456 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche GT2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Porsche GT2. 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | S-Type | GT2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 687 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
