1975 Peugeot 304 vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 304 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 720 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 304. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 304 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 304 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Peugeot 304 | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 304 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
