1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Stratos | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2860 mm |