1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, 2000 Lexus GS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Lexus GS. 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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (297 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | Vanden Plas | GS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |
