1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 566 kg more than 1972 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Brooklands | XJ |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |
