1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 142 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2880 mm |
