2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (175 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | C | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2684 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3140 mm |