2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 30 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 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 292 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Express | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3140 mm |
