2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Because 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Frontier | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3210 mm |
