2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 516 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Escalade | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
