2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 743 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XF |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 410 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
