2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK8. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 740 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK8. 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 (875 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XK8. (542 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2001 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XK8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 542 Nm |
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 | 1710 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |