2009 Lexus LS vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 35 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, 2009 Lexus LS (376 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
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 Lexus LS (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lexus | Pontiac |
| Model | LS | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3140 mm |
