2008 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ8 and 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2008 Maserati V8 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, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJ8 | 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJ8 | V8 GranSport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 294 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 411 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |