1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 39 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bonneville | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2852 mm |
