1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 164 kg more than 2010 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. 2010 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Jaguar |
Model | Silver Dawn | XK |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1328 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |