1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 26 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Seville | XJ |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 82 L |