2003 Infiniti FX vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2003 Infiniti FX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Infiniti FX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2003 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti FX weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Infiniti FX | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | FX | XJR |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |
