2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 944 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK8 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1598 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |