1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | 6239D | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3210 mm |