1947 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 600 kg more than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | 6C | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3140 mm |
