2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1996 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 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 | 2585 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |
