2005 Infiniti FX vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type

To start off, both 2005 Infiniti FX and 2005 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti FX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Infiniti FX. 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Infiniti FX 2005 Jaguar S-Type
Make Infiniti Jaguar
Model FX S-Type
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 391 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 541 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1845 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 70 L


 

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