1961 Abarth Coupe vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1961 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Coupe | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | Coupe | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3140 mm |