2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2007 Jaguar XJ8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (551 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 791 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3555 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
