1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, both 1952 Jaguar XK and 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 565 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 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |