1976 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 960 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
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, 2008 Tata Indigo, 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Pontiac | Tata |
Model | Bonneville | Indigo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |