2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 951 kg more than 2007 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Arnage | XK8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |