1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 38 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 44 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 675 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. 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, 2012 Mazda 6, 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mazda |
| Model | Bonneville | 6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2789 mm |
