1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | 62 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
