1973 Moretti 127 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Moretti 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Moretti 127 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Moretti 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1973 Moretti 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1973 Moretti 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 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 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Moretti 127, 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Moretti 127. (63 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Moretti 127. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1973 Moretti 127 has manual transmission. 1973 Moretti 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Moretti 127 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Moretti Pontiac
Model 127 Bonneville
Year Released 1973 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 903 cc 5736 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 2106 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 5750 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3140 mm


 

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