1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XK.
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, 2011 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Seville | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |
