2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 190 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.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Silverado | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3140 mm |
