2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 34 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 518 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Lumina | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3565 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |