2001 Jaguar R Coupe vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar R Coupe would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar R Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar R Coupe (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar R Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. (525 Nm). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar R Coupe | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | R Coupe | M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2901 mm |
