1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 971 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvair has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvair | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3140 mm |
