2002 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 405 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz C | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | C | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |