2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
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 VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII.
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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 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 VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
