1955 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 75 kg more than 1955 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3000 mm |
