1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1989 Maserati 228

To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 541 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 228. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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