2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 331 kg more than 2008 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XJ | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2722 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3210 mm |
