2006 Pontiac SV 6 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | SV 6 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3140 mm |
