1966 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Buick Electra would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Buick Electra.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Buick Electra | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Electra | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6572 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3140 mm |
