1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 29 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 415 kg more than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Bonneville | GTO |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6558 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
