1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 505 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Bonneville | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3465 mm |
