1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Chrysler 160 is newer by 1 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 106 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 925 kg more than 1971 Chrysler 160. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler 160 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
Model | 160 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3210 mm |