2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | E | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5437 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
