1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 988 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60. 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 60 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 60 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3140 mm |
