1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2000 Saturn L
To start off, 2000 Saturn L is newer by 25 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, 2000 Saturn L (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 661 kg more than 2000 Saturn L.
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, 2000 Saturn L, 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn L. (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 2000 Saturn L | |
| Make | Pontiac | Saturn |
| Model | Bonneville | L |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
