1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 345 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Eldorado | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2880 mm |
