2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1953 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1953 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1953 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1953 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Jaguar XK. (291 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1953 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XK |
Year Released | 2001 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |