1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 52 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 344 kg more than 2011 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | 62 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5248 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
