1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | Sovereign | Coupe |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |