2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 900 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
Make | Jaguar | Bentley |
Model | XK8 | Mulsane |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 1020 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3266 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 20.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 96 L |