2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
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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2005 Jaguar XK8 | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK8 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3230 mm |