2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 995 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Azure | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |
