2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Chrysler 300.
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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | 300 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3140 mm |
