2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 860 kg more than 2004 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |