2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 316 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK. 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 XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XK | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1886 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
