1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | Bonneville | Durango |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3043 mm |
