1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 14 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) has 184 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XF. (237 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XF.
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) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XF. (500 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XF |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2908 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |