2000 Acura MDX vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Acura MDX is newer by 26 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, 2000 Acura MDX (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2000 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura MDX. (346 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura MDX | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | MDX | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
