1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville.

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 Bonneville (484 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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