1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 855 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
