Car comparison

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1)vsPorsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Jaguar E-Type

4.2 (Series 1)

265 hp4235 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1964-1968
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (F)

Carrera RS 2.7

210 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1)

  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    384 Nm
    283 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
265hp198kW
210hp157kW
Torque
384Nm283lb-ft
255Nm188lb-ft
Curb weight
1,143kg2,520lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight-
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
24.3s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,235cc258cu in
2,687cc164cu in
Length
4,451mm175in
4,147mm163in
Width
1,657mm65in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,219mm48in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,438mm96in
2,271mm89in
Front track
1,270mm50in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,270mm50in
1,394mm55in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
150mm6in
Trunk volume
220L
-
Max trunk volume-
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1)Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7PowerTorque
  • Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1): Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)5,400 rpm4,000 rpm5,650 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.76,300 rpm5,100 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.3 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
265 hp
198 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1) has 55 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1): 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
384 Nm
283 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
255 Nm
188 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
1,143 kg
2,520 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
1,075 kg
2,370 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)7.3 s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.76.3 s

Although Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1) has more power, Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1): 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
265 hp
198 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,451 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,219 mm
48.0 in
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
384 Nm
283 lb-ft
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,143 kg
2,520 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,451 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,219 mm
48.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1)

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 129 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

  • Is 68 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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