2003 Jaguar XK vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 482 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XK | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 94 L |
