1993 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1993 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
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, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Infiniti Q45 | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | Q45 | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
