1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1999 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 1999 Toyota Avalon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 309 kg more than 1999 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1973 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Avalon, 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 1999 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
