1997 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
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, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | Q45 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
