2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (309 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 152 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | XLR | XJS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
