1956 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac Eldorado. (185 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 378 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.
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1956 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Eldorado | XJS |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2600 mm |