1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 710 kg more than 1998 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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1998 Jaguar XK | 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Corniche |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 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 | 1570 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3030 mm |