1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1972 TVR M
To start off, 1972 TVR M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 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 80 more horse power than 1972 TVR M. (105 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 965 kg more than 1972 TVR M. 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR M. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR M. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1972 TVR M has manual transmission. 1972 TVR M 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 | 1972 TVR M | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | Bonneville | M |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2290 mm |
