1954 MG Magnett 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 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 MG Magnett 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 126 more horse power than 1954 MG Magnett. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1954 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 895 kg more than 1954 MG Magnett. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 MG Magnett. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 MG Magnett. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1954 MG Magnett has manual transmission. 1954 MG Magnett 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 MG Magnett | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | MG | Pontiac |
Model | Magnett | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |