1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1976 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 985 kg more than 1976 Simca 2 Litres.
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 1976 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1976 Simca 2 Litres 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 1976 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Bonneville | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |
