2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1975 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 710 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 1975 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bonneville | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
