2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | Q45 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
