1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 112 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 653 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | Vanden Plas | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
