1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 19 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 93 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (92 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 904 kg more than 1989 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21, 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 21 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 | 1989 Renault 21 | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Bonneville | 21 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 484 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |