2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 30 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | LR3 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
