2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XJ8 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJ8 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3555 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |