1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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 78 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Vega | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3140 mm |