1971 Fiat ESV 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 ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV 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 159 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 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 1974 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV.

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