2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 466 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | XJ8 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3140 mm |