1997 Jaguar XK vs. 2002 Maybach 57
To start off, 2002 Maybach 57 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1997 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1997 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maybach 57 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1997 Jaguar XK. 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, 2002 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jaguar XK | 2002 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maybach |
| Model | XK | 57 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2220 mm |
