1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 817 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK8 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK8 | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |