2003 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 53 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ. 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 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Maserati | Jaguar |
| Model | Quattroporte | XJ |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
