2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XF | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XF | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |
