1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 806 kg more than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | RX-7 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3140 mm |