2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Freelander | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |