1971 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, 1997 Rover 400 is newer by 26 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 83 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 870 kg more than 1997 Rover 400. 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, 1997 Rover 400, 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 400 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 | 1997 Rover 400 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Bonneville | 400 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |