1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1973 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 252 kg more than 1973 Maserati Khamsin.
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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1990 Jaguar XJS | 1973 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJS | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |