2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 605 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy, 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda Premacy | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Premacy | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3210 mm |