1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Caprice | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |