1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 152 kg more than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville.
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:
1960 Cadillac DeVille | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | DeVille | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2030 mm |