1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. (556 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | XJR-11 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1473 mm |
