2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 602 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |