1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 142 kg more than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3140 mm |