1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1999 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1999 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 36 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, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (238 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 336 kg more than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.
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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1999 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | DeVille | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
