2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 779 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | E | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3140 mm |
