2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XKR | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3210 mm |
