1963 Holden EJ vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 971 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Holden EJ | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | EJ | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3140 mm |