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 201 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (401 HP @ 6100 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (560 Nm @ 3500 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 | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 84 L |
