1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac DeVille 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 669 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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.
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1959 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | DeVille | XK |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 265 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1640 mm |