2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 877 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (525 Nm). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | XJ | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 117 L |
