1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 595 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. 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 Turbo (800 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Turbo | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3000 mm |
