1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 166 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XKR.
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 XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XKR | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XKR | FX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
