1963 Jaguar Type S vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, both 1963 Jaguar Type S and 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Jaguar Type S.
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:
| 1963 Jaguar Type S | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Type S | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
