2007 Cadillac STS vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS.
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, 1998 Jaguar XK (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | STS | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
