2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Tahoe | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
