2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 243 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 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 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (264 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | XJ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3033 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
