2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (154 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 780 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2005 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2005 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | S-Type | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2096 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
