2001 Mazda B4000 vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2001 Mazda B4000 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 760 kg more than 2001 Mazda B4000.
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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B4000. (324 Nm). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B4000. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda B4000 has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda B4000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B4000 | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | B4000 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3140 mm |
