1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 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 83 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 770 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Commodore 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:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Commodore | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |