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 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 168 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
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 | 410 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 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 | 1848 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 88 L |
