1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | 62 | XJS |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2600 mm |