1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 14 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Jaguar XK. (380 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 810 kg more than 2013 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2752 mm |
