1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 11 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 131 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Bonneville | 9 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2490 mm |
