1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2009 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 12 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, 2009 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 661 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 2009 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Turbo | XJ |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 84 L |