2007 BMW 550 vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 8 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 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 140 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
