1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 93 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 500 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4971 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 3140 mm |
