2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (400 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Azure | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Azure | XJR |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 554 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.4 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 Length | 5350 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3170 mm |