1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ

To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 335 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (541 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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