Jaguar XJ (1986 – 1994) vs Cadillac Allante (1987 – 1993): specs compared
The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 318 hp against 295 hp. It uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. The Cadillac Allante is the lighter car, from 1,584 kg against 1,700 kg. At 4,536 mm, the Cadillac Allante is 1,546 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XJ
1986 – 1994
|
Cadillac
Allante
1987 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1994 | 1987 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 318 hp | 172 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 225 – 463 Nm | 319 – 393 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 9.6 s | 7.2 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 250 km/h | 200 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 – 15.2 L/100 km | 12.4 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,990 mm | 4,536 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,700 – 1,985 kg | 1,584 – 1,702 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.