1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1986 Maserati 228
To start off, both 1986 Jaguar XJ6 and 1986 Maserati 228 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1986 Maserati 228.
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, 1986 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1986 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJ6 | 228 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2918 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
