1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XK | G25 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
