1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Elite | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3210 mm |