1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Eldorado | XJS |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |