1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (401 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Silverado | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |
