1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (221 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 680 kg more than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2880 mm |