2003 Jaguar R-D6 vs. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2003 Jaguar R-D6 and 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar R-D6. (230 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar R-D6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 985 kg more than 2003 Jaguar R-D6. 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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar R-D6. (500 Nm). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar R-D6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar R-D6 | 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | R-D6 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 6090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |
