2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS-V would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS-V | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | STS-V | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3033 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
