2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (225 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 824 kg more than 1985 Jaguar XJS. 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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1985 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1985 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Continental | XJS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
