1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz.
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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Biarritz | XJ |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
