1998 Holden Statesman vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1998 Holden Statesman is newer by 24 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, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 590 kg more than 1998 Holden Statesman.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Statesman | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Statesman | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3140 mm |