1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 59 kg more than 2011 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XJS | G37 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
