2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2003 Bentley Arnage and 2003 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XK. (290 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Arnage | XK |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |