1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XJ8 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 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 | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |