2005 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. (279 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ6 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | XJ6 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |
