2001 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 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, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jaguar XK | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | XK | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2105 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 |