2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 523 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 596 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3140 mm |