2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | MK II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2900 mm |
