2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | MK V |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2900 mm |
