1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1971 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Triumph GT6. (107 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1971 Triumph GT6. 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 (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph GT6. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 1971 Triumph GT6 | |
Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
Model | Bonneville | GT6 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7473 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2120 mm |