2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc (2 cylinders), 2008 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati MC12 (623 HP) has 470 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 167 kg more than 2008 Maserati MC12.
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, 2008 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (366 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar X-Type | 2008 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | X-Type | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 623 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 88 L |
