2000 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2000 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 116 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Jaguar XK | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XK | GranSport |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |