1969 Alpine A vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alpine A would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Alpine A. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1969 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1969 Alpine A. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alpine A | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1565 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3210 mm |