1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 Westfield ZEI is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1993 Westfield ZEI.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Westfield ZEI. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1993 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1993 Westfield ZEI 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 | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Pontiac | Westfield |
| Model | Bonneville | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2340 mm |
