2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 20 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 283 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | Cayman | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 267 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
