2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK. 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Azure | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |
