1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 606 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vanden Plas | 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3300 mm |
