2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK. (370 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Escalade | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
