2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS 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 743 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XJS |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 299 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |