1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 612 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (377 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XJR | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3979 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3140 mm |
