2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac STS would be higher. 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 50 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | STS | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 82 L |
