1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 15 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, 1990 Volvo 940 (190 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 695 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940.
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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (279 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
Model | Bonneville | 940 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 415 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2780 mm |