1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XJ. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XJ | M |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |
