1955 MG MGA vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 MG MGA 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 96 more horse power than 1955 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1955 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1955 MG MGA. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 MG MGA. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1955 MG MGA has manual transmission. 1955 MG MGA 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:
1955 MG MGA | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | MG | Pontiac |
Model | MGA | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3210 mm |