2002 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe

To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 6 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), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 265 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Jaguar XJ8 2008 Maserati Coupe
Make Jaguar Maserati
Model XJ8 Coupe
Year Released 2002 2008
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 400 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 460 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.3 mm 79.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 285 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.6 seconds 5.2 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 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.1 L/100km 14.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 80 L


 

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