1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 760 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Jaguar |
Model | Silver Spur | XK |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2752 mm |