2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 881 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | S | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3140 mm |
