1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 6 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 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 488 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XK | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |
