1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental 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 131 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 750 kg more than 2004 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XK |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |