Porsche 911 Carrera (1997 – 2001) vs Jaguar XK (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 294 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,615 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Jaguar XK is 330 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera
1997 – 2001
|
Jaguar
XK
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 298 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 411 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 kg | 1,615 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.