2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (254 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 285 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Patrol | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3140 mm |
