1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 308 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
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:
| 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Jaguar |
| Model | Silver Cloud | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
