1977 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 35 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 18 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Bonneville | Equator |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3200 mm |
