1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 450 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | 450 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3140 mm |