1972 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Pontiac Bonneville | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Pontiac | Steyr |
Model | Bonneville | 700C |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 484 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 1950 mm |