1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 132 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | Vanden Plas | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3070 mm |
