1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (560 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2009 Jaguar XK 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 | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | Vanden Plas | XK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
