1954 Austin A vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 15 kg more than 1954 Austin A. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3210 mm |