1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure 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 131 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 654 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ. 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) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (600 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Azure | XJ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 Weight | 2450 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3157 mm |
