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.
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 | 420 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 107 L |