1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 566 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Jaguar |
| Model | Silver Seraph | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
