1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 425 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XK | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
