2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Cadillac SRX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 189 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
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, 1999 Jaguar XK (393 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | SRX | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
