2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (201 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 730 kg more than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2002 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Jaguar S-Type | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Jaguar | Bentley |
Model | S-Type | Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |