2008 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 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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2008 Jaguar XK8 | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK8 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3050 mm |