1972 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 675 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Bonneville | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
