2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP) has 213 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (237 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (500 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | 911 | XF |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2355 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
