1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 535 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1994 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3140 mm |
