1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 426 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | Vanden Plas | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
