2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 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 570 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 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. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3785 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |