1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1992 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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 55 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 970 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. 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 (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Pontiac Bonneville 1992 Toyota Carina
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Bonneville Carina
Year Released 1974 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6558 cc 1585 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 415 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.3 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2105 kg 1135 kg
Vehicle Length 5750 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2590 mm


 

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