1977 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1983 Volvo 760 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 760. (156 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 780 kg more than 1983 Volvo 760. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 760. (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 760. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1983 Volvo 760 has manual transmission. 1983 Volvo 760 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Pontiac Bonneville | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
Model | Bonneville | 760 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2780 mm |