2007 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 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 XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 67 L |
