1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 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 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 490 kg more than 1997 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3140 mm |
