1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1961 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 95 kg more than 1961 Jaguar MK IX.
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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1961 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Seville | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
