2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 875 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ. 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 Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | XJ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3248 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |