1999 Jaguar XK vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (450 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 425 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Jaguar XK (604 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XK | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 604 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3210 mm |
