2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ6

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Jaguar XJ6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.

Because 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Jaguar XJ6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Cadillac DTS (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac DTS 2007 Jaguar XJ6
Make Cadillac Jaguar
Model DTS XJ6
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4563 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 292 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 79.5 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2110 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 85 L


 

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