1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Maserati 228
To start off, both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1988 Maserati 228 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (219 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 365 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJS | 228 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
