1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 8 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 127 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 715 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK8. 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 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2005 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Continental | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
