1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1952 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 63 L |
