1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 37 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 273 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
Model | Bonneville | Nitro |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6558 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2764 mm |