2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 670 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Infiniti Q45 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Infiniti | Pontiac |
Model | Q45 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |