1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 228 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Caprice | XF |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
