1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1957 Fiat 600. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 600 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 600 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3140 mm |