2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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2007 Jaguar XJ | 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XJ | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
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 | 401 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 107 L |