2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (411 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF.
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 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. 2008 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XF | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XF | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 411 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |