1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 367 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bonneville | SLS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1623 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1262 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
