1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 250 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2523 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |