2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 397 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.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Silverado | Vanden Plas |
Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 394 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3000 mm |