1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 268 kg more than 1994 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (512 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | DeVille | XJR |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 81 L |
