2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XJ and 2007 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
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 XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
