1997 Buick Century vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 23 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 585 kg more than 1997 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century, 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Century | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Century | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3140 mm |