1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 740 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 128 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
