2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 278 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jaguar XK (560 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
