1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1963 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 131 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 1963 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | Q45 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 3780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
