2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 30 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 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XJ (295 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 385 kg more than 2004 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XJ | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XJ | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3140 mm |
