2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJ220 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
