1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 178 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJS | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3063 mm |
