2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (631 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1059 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maybach |
| Model | XK8 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
