1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 15 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 687 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Brooklands | XF |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| 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 | 1749 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 69 L |
