1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 3 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 839 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Jaguar XK | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |