2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (318 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJ. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XJ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 318 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
