2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR-11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental.

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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR-11. (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR-11. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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