2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Jaguar XJ. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche 911 | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
Model | 911 | XJ |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 2105 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3032 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |