2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 977 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XK |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2600 mm |