2005 Jaguar XKR vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XKR and 2005 Maserati Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (385 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Maserati Coupe. 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, 2005 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Coupe. 2005 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Jaguar XKR | 2005 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XKR | Coupe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |