1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1969 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 TVR Vixen. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1969 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1367 kg more than 1969 TVR Vixen. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 TVR Vixen. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 TVR Vixen. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1969 TVR Vixen has manual transmission. 1969 TVR Vixen 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 1969 TVR Vixen | |
Make | Pontiac | TVR |
Model | Bonneville | Vixen |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6558 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2290 mm |