2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2012 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 803 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2012 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (525 Nm). This means 2012 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XJ | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 98 L |
