1967 Alvis TF vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 436 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Alvis | Pontiac |
| Model | TF | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
