1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Azure | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Azure | 240 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |