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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (266 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 109 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 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 | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.7 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2880 mm |
