2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 570 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
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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2002 Jaguar XJR | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XJR | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 107 L |