1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 293 kg more than 1981 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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1970 Cadillac DeVille | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | DeVille | XJS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7735 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2600 mm |