1975 Peugeot 504 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 1 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 831 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 504 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Peugeot 504 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 504 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3140 mm |
