2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 302 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
