2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental GT and 2005 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 565 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental GT | XK8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |