2005 Dodge Ram vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 513 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 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Ram | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3000 mm |
