2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac Seville and 2002 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK. (291 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 104 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Seville | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
