1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 855 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Arnage | XK |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |