1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bonneville | S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3165 mm |
