1996 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
