2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 113 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Catera. 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Catera | XK |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
