2005 Audi S4 vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 6 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 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 30 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | S4 | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
