1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac DeVille and 1959 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 642 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
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:
| 1959 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | DeVille | MK II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 208 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
