1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (222 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS.
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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1995 Jaguar XJS | 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJS | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 256 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |