2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 685 kg more than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | MK VIII |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3442 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |