1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 57 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | 62 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3040 mm |
