1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 222 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
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, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XJ | G37 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
