2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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 XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport. 2007 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJR | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
