1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | 595 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3210 mm |