2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 272 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XF | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XF | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |