2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 816 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (800 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XK. (680 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Azure | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Azure | XK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 550 HP |
Torque | 800 Nm | 680 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2616 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2751 mm |