1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. 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. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Seven | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 420 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3140 mm |