1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (318 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJ. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XJ |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |