1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 39 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 21 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
Model | Bonneville | Silverado |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7473 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5702 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3378 mm |