1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 234 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Jaguar |
| Model | Silver Cloud II | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5248 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 82 L |
