1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 2 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 325 kg more than 1976 Bristol 603. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | 603 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3140 mm |