1975 Austin 1800 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Austin 1800 is newer by 1 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 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 82 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 915 kg more than 1975 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Austin 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin 1800 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | 1800 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3140 mm |
