1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 27 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, 2002 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 600 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Bonneville | Firebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 415 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2570 mm |