1970 Mini Clubman vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mini Clubman would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1970 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1970 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Mini Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mini Clubman. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1970 Mini Clubman has manual transmission. 1970 Mini Clubman 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:
1970 Mini Clubman | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mini | Pontiac |
Model | Clubman | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3180 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3140 mm |