2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Cadillac SRX. 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 XF (624 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | SRX | XF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
