2002 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ8 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 96 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 71 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJ8 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |
