1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Bonneville | GTO |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 484 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2850 mm |