1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | GP 159 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2105 kg |