1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1958 Maserati GT 3500
To start off, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati GT 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 95 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
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, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | GT 3500 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
