2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2004 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2004 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 88 L |
