1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 555 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (252 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Camaro | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 468 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3140 mm |