1998 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1998 Infiniti Q45 and 1998 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Infiniti Q45 | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
Model | Q45 | XK |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |