1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XK 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 860 kg more than 2001 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Brooklands | XK |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3040 mm |