1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2004 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2004 Jeep Liberty 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. 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 80 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2004 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | Vanden Plas | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
