1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti EX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 99 kg more than 2011 Infiniti EX. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XJS | EX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2799 mm |
