1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 5 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. Both 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas and 2004 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 3,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 290 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | Vanden Plas | XK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
