2002 Infiniti I35 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2002 Infiniti I35 and 2002 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti I35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti I35 (255 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti I35 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 194 kg more than 2002 Infiniti I35.
Because 2002 Jaguar XJ 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 XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti I35, 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 Infiniti I35 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti I35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti I35 | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | I35 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
