2005 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti QX56 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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (294 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 766 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti QX56 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | QX56 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
