1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 870 kg more than 1964 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 60 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |