1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 301 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 801 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Brooklands | XK8 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 71 L |