2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Continental T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Continental T would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 905 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 2007 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental T | XJ6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |