1987 Nissan Vanette vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 645 kg more than 1987 Nissan Vanette. 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Nissan Vanette | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Vanette | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 3140 mm |