2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 416 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
