1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 710 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Bonneville | GTO |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2950 mm |
