1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 36 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 109 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1152 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Panda, 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Pontiac | Fiat |
| Model | Bonneville | Panda |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2310 mm |
