1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1972 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 Maserati Mexico.
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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1983 Jaguar XJS | 1972 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJS | Mexico |
Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |