2010 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2010 Jaguar XK and 2010 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 385 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 156 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 2010 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jaguar XK | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 911 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1696 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1328 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |