2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 241 kg more than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. 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 (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Cherokee | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Cherokee | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 2105 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |
