1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 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 145 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
Model | Vanden Plas | Forester |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 350 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2616 mm |