1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 189 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
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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1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Jaguar |
Model | Silver Wraith | XJ |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 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 | 510 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5248 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3157 mm |