1963 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca 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 74 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1963 AC Aceca. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Aceca | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3140 mm |