2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 8 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (421 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
Model | Q45 | XK |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90.3 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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |