2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 7 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (254 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 15 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Catera | XK |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1705 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |