1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 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 1952 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.
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1952 Jaguar XK | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
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 |