1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1987 Maserati Royale
To start off, 1987 Maserati Royale is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Maserati Royale. (297 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati Royale weights approximately 233 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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.
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1981 Jaguar XJS | 1987 Maserati Royale | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJS | Royale |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |