1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Because 1971 Holden Belmont 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 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville, 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 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Belmont | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |