1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (622 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1983 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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, 2004 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJS | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
