1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 2 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 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:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | V8 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
