1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2006 Subaru Justy

To start off, 2006 Subaru Justy is newer by 36 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Justy. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 985 kg more than 2006 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Justy. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Justy. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Justy 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 2006 Subaru Justy
Make Pontiac Subaru
Model Bonneville Justy
Year Released 1970 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7460 cc 1328 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 185 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 484 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 5740 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2370 mm


 

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