2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 2005 Cadillac SRX 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 151 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, 2005 Cadillac SRX (420 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | SRX | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3000 mm |
