2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Bonneville | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3783 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |