1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK. 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | Q45 | XK |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
