2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (448 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 659 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | XJ | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5252 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
