1990 Maserati Royale vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Royale weights approximately 267 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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.
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1990 Maserati Royale | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Maserati | Jaguar |
Model | Royale | S-Type |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1673 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |