1988 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 360 kg more than 1988 Bristol Beaufighter.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bristol Beaufighter | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | Beaufighter | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3140 mm |