1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XF. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 605 kg more than 2011 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XF. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Azure | XF |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
