2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 955 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Jaguar | Bentley |
Model | XJ | Azure |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3117 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 96 L |