2005 Infiniti FX vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 2005 Infiniti FX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti FX. (280 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 64 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti FX | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | FX | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
