2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 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 270 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1993 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XJS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
