1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 14 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 913 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 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | Vanden Plas | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3302 mm |
