1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 810 kg more than 1971 Rover 2000. 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1971 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Bonneville | 2000 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2640 mm |