2005 Jaguar XJR vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (302 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 762 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJR. (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJR | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XJR | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 108 L |
