1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | 109 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
