2007 GMC Savana vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 859 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
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 GMC Savana (400 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Savana | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3000 mm |
