1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (476 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | 62 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 91 L |
