2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 141 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2013 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 2013 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Maserati | Jaguar |
| Model | Quattroporte | XK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2752 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
