1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 960 kg more than 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bonneville | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
