1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage 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 (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 834 kg more than 2005 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XJ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
