1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 760 kg more than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. 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 Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Brooklands | S-Type |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |