2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XF weights approximately 241 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2008 Jaguar XF (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XF | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XF | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |
