2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 811 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XJ | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2722 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3294 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
