1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1982 Holden Camira
To start off, 1982 Holden Camira is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1982 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1982 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Holden Camira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 1982 Holden Camira | |
Make | Pontiac | Holden |
Model | Bonneville | Camira |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2580 mm |