1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 761 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | AMC | Pontiac |
Model | Hornet | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3140 mm |