1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 11 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 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 89 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 805 kg more than 1985 Toyota Model F. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Model F has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Model F 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 | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Model F |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6558 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2240 mm |
