2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XK. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 174 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK. 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 390 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
