2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is newer by 28 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, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 432 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 310 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. (400 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Le Mans | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3140 mm |
