2003 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (322 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 582 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XK | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79 mm |
| 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 | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
