2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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 XJ (411 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | XJ | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3140 mm |