2007 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 754 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Prix | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3140 mm |
