2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XJ8 and 2007 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 66 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | XJ8 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |
