1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 36 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, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Bonneville | A8 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2992 mm |
