1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 41 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 42 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 2011 Nissan Quest, 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
Model | Bonneville | Quest |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 484 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3000 mm |