1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 305 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | Eldorado | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |