1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1995 Rover MGF

To start off, 1995 Rover MGF is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville 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 23 more horse power than 1995 Rover MGF. (145 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover MGF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 581 kg more than 1995 Rover MGF. 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) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover MGF. (236 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover MGF. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover MGF has manual transmission. 1995 Rover MGF 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 1995 Rover MGF
Make Pontiac Rover
Model Bonneville MGF
Year Released 1975 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6556 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 415 Nm 236 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2105 kg 1524 kg
Vehicle Length 5750 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1280 mm


 

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