2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XF and 2009 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XF | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | 300 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
