2008 Maserati V8 GranSport vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 273 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Maserati | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 GranSport | XF |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 470 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
