2001 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK. 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, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XK | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XK | G37 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
