1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 942 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XJS | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
