2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign 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 198 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2870 mm |
