2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XK would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 919 kg more than 2008 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Phantom |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1598 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |