1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | 62 | XK |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2600 mm |