2009 Infiniti M vs. 2002 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 34 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti M | 2002 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | M | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
