1976 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 681 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6, 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mazda |
| Model | Bonneville | 6 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2680 mm |
