2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | STS | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 Weight | 1812 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 71 L |