2007 Citroen C4 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2007 Citroen C4 is newer by 32 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 849 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4, 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Citroen C4 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Citroen Pontiac
Model C4 Bonneville
Year Released 2007 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 6556 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 415 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1256 kg 2105 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 5750 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3140 mm