2006 Jeep Commander vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Commander | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |
