2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2005 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2005 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | CTS | XJ |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |