1990 Peugeot 504 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 504 is newer by 16 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 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 940 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 504. 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. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1990 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1990 Peugeot 504 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:
| 1990 Peugeot 504 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 504 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3140 mm |
