1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1954 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 595 kg more than 1954 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1954 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Seville | XK |
Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |