1947 Austin A 125 vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 125 would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 125. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 45 kg more than 1947 Austin A 125. 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. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 125 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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