1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 426 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1438 mm |
