2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 689 kg more than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. 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 Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Continental | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
