2005 Jaguar XK8 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 XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK8 | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | XK8 | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
