1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 4,916 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 842 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vanden Plas | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
