1954 Buick 70 vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 70 | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3000 mm |
