1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1941 Packard 12

To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1941 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1941 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1941 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Packard 12 weights approximately 624 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. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas has automatic transmission and 1941 Packard 12 has manual transmission. 1941 Packard 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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