1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Camaro | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
