1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, both 1998 Bentley Turbo and 1998 Jaguar XJ8 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 605 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Turbo | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 87 L |
