1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1971 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 450 kg more than 1971 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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1988 Jaguar XJS | 1971 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJS | Mexico |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |