2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 692 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Camaro | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3140 mm |