1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |