2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 212 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | STS | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
