1961 Austin A vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 965 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3140 mm |
