1986 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 12 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 555 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S 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:
1986 Mercedes-Benz S | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | S | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |