2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 870 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Azure | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2880 mm |
