1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 835 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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 1953 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 70 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 70 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3140 mm |