2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 31 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.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Caprice | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 415 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |