1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1957 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 957 kg more than 1957 Jaguar XK. 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1957 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Brooklands | XK |
Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |