1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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 89 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2001 Toyota Corolla, 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (132 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Bonneville | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 484 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2480 mm |