1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 124 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3140 mm |
