1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1534 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 110 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3140 mm |