2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Arnage.
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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XKR. (542 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XKR. 1998 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 2000 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 2000 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Arnage | XKR |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 542 Nm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |