1971 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 529 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Bonneville | Firebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |