2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 146 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | S-Type | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
