1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 4 kg more than 1959 Bentley S2.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bentley S2 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | S2 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3210 mm |