1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1993 TVR Chimaera has manual transmission. 1993 TVR Chimaera 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 | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | Bonneville | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2290 mm |
