1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 251 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 320 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1941 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3140 mm |