1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 21 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 452 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK8 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XK8 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3140 mm |
