1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 429 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Firebird.
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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1972 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1972 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Pontiac Firebird | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Firebird | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7456 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3140 mm |