1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 904 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Delta | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3210 mm |
