2002 Infiniti G35 vs. 2002 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2002 Infiniti G35 and 2002 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK (291 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti G35. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti G35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 Infiniti G35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti G35, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti G35. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti G35 | 2002 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | G35 | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
