2004 Buick Century vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Buick Century is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century, 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Century | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
