1997 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1997 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 497 kg more than 1997 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jaguar XK | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XK | FX |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
