1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 587 kg more than 1996 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |