2003 Jaguar XK vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XK is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 520 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420. 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | 420 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
