2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 912 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.

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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Chevrolet Pontiac
Model SSR Bonneville
Year Released 2006 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 7462 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 401 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 484 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5740 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3210 mm


 

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