1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2012 Saab 03-Sep 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 17 more horse power than 2012 Saab 03-Sep. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 Saab 03-Sep.
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 Saab 03-Sep, 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Saab 03-Sep. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Saab 03-Sep. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2012 Saab 03-Sep has manual transmission. 2012 Saab 03-Sep 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.
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1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Pontiac | Saab |
Model | Bonneville | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7473 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |