1977 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 18 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, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 635 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 965 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 | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Bonneville | 965 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2270 mm |