1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 204 kg more than 1993 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.
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1964 Cadillac DeVille | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | DeVille | XJS |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2600 mm |