1963 Fiat 2300 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 680 kg more than 1963 Fiat 2300. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 2300 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:
1963 Fiat 2300 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 2300 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |