2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 819 kg more than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | S-Type | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 117 L |
