2011 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 647 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1942 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5123 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3033 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
