1953 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1953 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bentley R Type Continental | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | R Type Continental | XK |
Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |