2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar R Coupe 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 182 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. (370 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 650 kg more than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. (525 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2003 Jaguar R Coupe | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Continental | R Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| 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 | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 69 L |
