2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,690 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (434 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XKR. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XKR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XKR. 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 XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XKR | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XKR | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 434 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |