1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2001 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJR is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 661 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJR.
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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2001 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Brooklands | XJR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |
