2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage 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 (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 865 kg more than 2009 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Arnage | XK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 31 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |