2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Rainier | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 485 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |