2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type

To start off, both 2005 Infiniti G35 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 (294 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti G35. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti G35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Infiniti G35. 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 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 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 G35.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Infiniti G35 2005 Jaguar S-Type
Make Infiniti Jaguar
Model G35 S-Type
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 294 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 202 Nm 411 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 3040 mm


 

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