1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, 1999 Rover 75 is newer by 25 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 680 kg more than 1999 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 75. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 75. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 1999 Rover 75 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 | 1999 Rover 75 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Bonneville | 75 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7473 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2750 mm |