1964 Lotus Seven vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Seven 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 130 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1673 kg more than 1964 Lotus Seven. 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. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1964 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1964 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lotus Seven | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | Seven | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3140 mm |
