2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2000 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Bentley Azure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2000 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 880 kg more than 2000 Jaguar XK. 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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 2000 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Azure | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3040 mm |
