1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 31 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti EX weights approximately 8 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XJS | EX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
