1974 Peugeot 404 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1974 Peugeot 404 and 1974 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 404 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 404 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 404 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1616 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3140 mm |
