1995 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2007 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Infiniti Q45. (278 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1995 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Infiniti Q45 | 2007 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | Q45 | XK |
| Year Released | 1995 | 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 | 278 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 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 | 1750 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
