1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 40 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 107 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Because 2013 Dodge CHARGER is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | Bonneville | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| 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 | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3052 mm |
