2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS 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 194 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Arnage | XJS |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 240 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 Length | 5410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |