1996 Peugeot 504 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 504 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 820 kg more than 1996 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. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1996 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1996 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Peugeot 504 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
Model | 504 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |