2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XKR 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 XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (351 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XKR. 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 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911. 2007 Jaguar XKR 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 XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XKR | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XKR | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
