1977 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 7 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 45 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (123 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 905 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25, 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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (182 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault 25 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault 25 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 | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Bonneville | 25 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
