1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1198 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 124 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3140 mm |