2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 2007 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | S-Type | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
