2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | S-Type | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3210 mm |