1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault. 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. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1954 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1954 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Abarth Renault | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | Renault | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
