2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 27 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 6,749 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 361 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XKR.
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 XKR | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XKR | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
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 | 2206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 107 L |