1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, both 1974 Ferrari Dino and 1974 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 781 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.

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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (283 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Ferrari Dino 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ferrari Pontiac
Model Dino Bonneville
Year Released 1974 1974
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2924 cc 7473 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 250 HP 197 HP
Torque 283 Nm 468 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1329 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 5750 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 3140 mm


 

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