2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 1997 Jaguar XK

To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.

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, 1997 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. 1997 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2007 Abarth Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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