1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3140 mm |
