1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, both 1952 Jaguar XK and 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 805 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XK | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| 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 | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
