1991 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJR-15 | 420 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |