2003 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XK is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 145 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XK. 2003 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Jaguar XK | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XK | Bora |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3994 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2610 mm |