2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | XLR | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
