1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2013 GMC Terrain 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 GMC Terrain. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 287 kg more than 2013 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Terrain is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Terrain will offer significantly more control. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Bonneville | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2857 mm |
