1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1990 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 540 kg more than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1990 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 1990 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Cherokee | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
