1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1972 Jaguar XJ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Seville. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 345 kg more than 1972 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Cadillac Seville | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Seville | XJ |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2770 mm |
