2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ220. (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Maserati 450. (487 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJ220 | 450 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 4476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
