1971 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. 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 104 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 972 kg more than 1967 Simca 1501. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1967 Simca 1501 has manual transmission. 1967 Simca 1501 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Bonneville | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |
