2008 Jaguar XKR vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 380 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500. 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, 2008 Jaguar XKR (561 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500. 2008 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1961 Maserati 3500 has manual transmission. 1961 Maserati 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XKR | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XKR | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
