1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 72 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | Sovereign | CTS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2880 mm |
