1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 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 40 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 207 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Because 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Jaguar | Honda |
Model | Vanden Plas | Pilot |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 343 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2007 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2774 mm |