1952 Allard J2R vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard J2R (251 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 992 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R.
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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard J2R | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Allard | Pontiac |
| Model | J2R | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5415 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |
