1997 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1997 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1997 Infiniti QX4 and 1997 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1997 Jaguar XK.
Because 1997 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Infiniti QX4 | 1997 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
Model | QX4 | XK |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |