1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Seville | XK |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
