1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1971 Fiat ESV and 1971 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV.
Because 1971 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 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat ESV | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | ESV | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
