1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 126 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | XJS | CTS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
