2008 Infiniti M vs. 2008 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2008 Infiniti M and 2008 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Infiniti M weights approximately 282 kg more than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Infiniti M (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti M | 2008 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | M | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 456 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
