2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (291 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 797 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1996 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
