2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 760 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ. 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XJ | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3170 mm |
