1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Jaguar XJS | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XJS | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 81 L |