Maserati Quattroporte (1976 – 1990) vs Jaguar XJ (1979 – 1992): specs compared
The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 290 hp against 280 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,700 kg against 1,780 kg. At 4,961 mm, the Jaguar XJ is 51 mm longer than the Maserati Quattroporte. The Maserati Quattroporte dates from 1976 – 1990, the Jaguar XJ from 1979 – 1992.
| Specification |
Maserati
Quattroporte
1976 – 1990
|
Jaguar
XJ
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1990 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 254 – 280 hp | 162 – 290 hp |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 255 – 436 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.7 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 238 km/h | 184 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.5 – 14.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,879 – 4,910 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,349 – 1,384 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,780 – 1,969 kg | 1,700 – 1,900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.