1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 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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1996 Jaguar XK | 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Corniche |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |