1995 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 204 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Pontiac | Jaguar |
Model | Bonneville | XJ |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |