1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 22 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 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 410 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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 (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | XK | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3140 mm |