1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XK is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 425 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Sixty | XK |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
