1975 Peugeot 604 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 604 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 24 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 630 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 604. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 604 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 604 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 604 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 604 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3140 mm |
