1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue
To start off, 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue weights approximately 882 kg more than 1960 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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1960 Jaguar XK | 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Camargue |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 107 L |