1971 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1992 Holden Barina
To start off, 1992 Holden Barina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville 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 118 more horse power than 1992 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1204 kg more than 1992 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Holden Barina, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Pontiac Bonneville | 1992 Holden Barina | |
Make | Pontiac | Holden |
Model | Bonneville | Barina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2370 mm |