1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 552 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3210 mm |