1984 Peugeot 604 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 570 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 604. 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Peugeot 604 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 604 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2847 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
